Northwoods Builders recently completed a kitchen remodel and mudroom addition to our house. The…read morelead carpenter, Jim, and his team did high quality work and clearly take pride in their work. The designers at Northwoods Kitchens were very helpful in picking materials and finishes that make our kitchen feel fresh and functional. In every large renovation project there will be some things that don't quite turn out as planned, but the sign of a good contractor is how they address them. John, the owner and general contractor, was very accommodating and often took extra steps to make things right. We are very happy with the results.

Clint and the team have been instrumental in helping us bring our dream home to life. Our project…read morewas done in 2 phases, and for what it is worth, we asked Northwoods to come back for phase 2 because we trusted them to deliver what we wanted. The crews are artisans, strive for perfection, very trustworthy and respectful. They redid our entire home: kitchen, bathrooms, cabinetry installations, heated flooring in basement, exterior remodel, and more. We are done for now, but if we ever had a need for a general contractor we would have Clint / Northwoods, and the crew led by John Rodriguez back with confidence.

CJM did a complete new exterior for my house: doors, windows, siding, a roof, and a deck. The…read moreproject went better and faster than I expected. They were great to work with. Great communication.

CJM Builders built my custom home 13 years ago. Our first issue was with their plumber, we kept…read morehaving connections break and floods. After WE did the research we found out that the plumbers did not use the correct clamping tool for the pek lines. When brought to the plumbers attention (Chuck's brother Dave) he was unaware that a specific clamping tool was needed! How is that even possible? We ultimately hired a different plumber to resolve the issue (yes, WE had to pay to correct our builders mistake). Next was the heating system, again Chuck's brother Dave (CJM Plumbers). Another issue WE had to pay another HVAC person to correct. Wrong placement of system to cover the second floor. We had to add a third system to adequately heat the second floor. Fast forward to today, we decided to add crown moldings, wainscoting and change paint colors. Dark colors are not forgiving to wall errors like lighter paints. Low and behold what do we see, tons of screws that were not "sunk" in the wall board as they should have been, not to mention literal "waves" in the walls that should never have been. Don't tell me that Chuck and Brian did not notice this, they were just happy that we did not before our warranty expired. If you are looking for a "quality" builder that uses quality subcontractors, keep looking.

Great family business and greater quality work!! Highly recommend!!! Value is competitiveread more

State did our roof and siding. Their team was super responsive from the first inquiry. They…read moreprovided a reasonable quote and stuck with this figure to the end of our project. When unforeseen changes had to be made to our project order, they were very thoughtful and so generous to us. They allowed us to set up payments in a way that matched our budget. Their project manager and owner responded to questions, came by to check on the crew's work, gave us design suggestions, and respected our decisions. We felt cared for on this project! The crew was extremely cleanly each day of work. When they left each day, the site was spotless, as if there had been no work. This was the way it was every single day of the project. The project, roof and siding combined, took roughly 5 or six weeks. They were so kind to even install my window boxes at no cost. This company knows how to do the work, but most importantly is very customer focused. That's our biggest takeaway and we would highly recommend for roofing and siding work.

I had trouble finding a contractor due to demand with Covid. Whatever you do, don't do what I did!…read more Do not enter any contract with Everett Mitchell Design and Construction! Everett Mitchell, like other reviewers say, seemed reasonable and personable UNTIL the contract was signed. Then the nightmare began. I became physically ill from my interactions with him. Work started Oct. 1. He knew I lived out of state! He knew his project had to be completed before my contract with a siding company could start! It's Oct and siding needed to be completed before Thanksgiving. First invoice demanded payment within 24 hours and said I had to sign and signature meant happy with work. Also, contract did not follow the payment schedule required by MA law - he received payments before the law says he could charge for it. Within the first few days of starting work, he had a 20% increase in the costs of an already expensive project i.e. "extra work orders." I think he knew that this additional work would be needed and deliberately did not include it in the contract. I had no choice. Then because I did not send the additional 20% check overnight he stopped work for 5 days and I did not know if he would return until 10:30 the day he returned. No work being done, construction all over the front yard, the tenants using the back door...5 days! When he changed how the work would be done because of errors caused by his inability to understand the work required (2 half posts against the house were not constructed) and the design had to be changed, I accepted that a lot less work to be done. Frankly, I would have preferred that he complete the work as stated in the contract, but at this point, 2 weeks in, I could not wait for him to be gone! I asked for the credit to be determined immediately , like he asked for extra work order and checks within 24 hours. He said credits would be calculated at the end of the project! Well, it was Everett's way or no way - the credits he provided during his "final contract audit" were, as he would say, a "joke". Everett Mitchell has no employees - everyone was a subcontractor. The only reason the project looks good is because of the skills of the carpentry subcontractor he hired. I had discussed at length that he was planning for more steps than needed to the porch - he charged me for 6 - turned out to be only 3! When I asked him how the walkway would be constructed, I found out that he had not taken into account the slope and sent him calculations showing a step would be needed to have a flat and safe walkway. Well, he demanded a change order and more money to make the walkway safe. At this point I was not going to give him any more money. So he built an unsafe walkway from the porch to the sidewalk with a dangerous slope in winter. He was constantly telling me how wonderful he is and how I was so lucky to have him to do the work. I should be "grateful." With the final contract "audit", when I was supposed to get credits, the credits were ridiculously low. I think the credits for work not completed were much more money than the small payment that he had scheduled at the end (less than $2000.) I agreed to send him more money, but not the amount he requested which was $3,500 !?! I had spent 3 hours writing up my explanation of the amount of money I was willing to pay to get this behind me - his response that it was a "joke." Then he told me he had not paid the mason (note another reviewer said the same thing.) Property owners have to pay subcontractors when contractors do not. He also said he'd put a LIEN on my property. I became so stressed that I began to become physically sick whenever I interacted with him. It was always "his" way and you are expected to be grateful. I was way out of his league. And, the sad thing is, he knows what he is doing, it is deliberate and he is happy to do it! Apparently he has been able to get away with it. Don't become the next victim! I do not recommend that you hire Everett Mitchell Design & Construction.

I hired Mitchell Design & Construction to gut and renovate my bathroom last August during Covid. I…read morechose Everett over other contractors because of his innovativeness, problem solving, and professionalism. One example is I had an issue with my jacuzzi tub in that if anything went wrong mechanically I wouldn't be able to fix it without breaking down the wall my neighbors and I share. Everett was able to come up with a solution so that I can get to the motor without any hassle. Everett knew this was my only bathroom to shower in and he had the project done in 1.5 weeks! I thought I was going to have to live in a hotel for a month or so! Everett and his workers were very thorough, respectful (wore masks the whole time in a room without air conditioning), efficient, and clean. Even though it wasn't a huge project Everett treated it like it was, which I appreciated. His costs were very reasonable too despite the increase in materials these days. I look forward to having him do other renovations this summer! I highly recommend Mitchell Design & Construction for any home projects.

Ultimately, I didn't end up using their services but they were super helpful and weren't dismissive…read morelike other folks out there. Got them bookmarked for future work.

Just finished replacing two 30 year old fiberglass shower/bath units and could not be more happy…read morewith the results. The crew of Matt, lead carpenter and his assistant Lewis were outstanding. Friendly , professional and very knowledgeable with coming up with solutions for any problems encountered as is likely with 30 year old construction. If considering remodeling and in this area, I highly recommend you make an appointment to meet with Mike (the owner) in Saugus center. The showroom is beautiful and and will help in deciding options. Finally I found the price very fair for the quality of work. Rick M.

Dave, Franciele and team at 89 homes recently did our upstairs bathroom and WOW WE LOVE IT!…read more We truly cannot say enough amazing things about 89 homes and the work they did on our bathroom! They were absolutely incredible from beginning to end - professional, communicative, patient, thoughtful, kind, and some of the hardest-working people we've ever worked with. Dave took the time to really listen to what we wanted, was incredibly attentive to every detail, and clearly takes a lot of pride in his craftsmanship. The quality of the work is beautiful, and the attention to detail is honestly exceptional. The finished bathroom is beyond what we could have imagined. It genuinely feels like we have our own luxury spa in our home, and we absolutely love it! Finding someone you can trust with a renovation is not always easy, so we are especially grateful that we found Dave, Franciele and the 89 homes team. We would recommend them without hesitation to anyone looking for a team who is talented, reliable, hardworking, and truly cares about their clients and their work. We will absolutely be using 89 homes for all of our future projects!

We have used this company for many home improvements. We had a whole house exterior painted, a…read morebathroom remodel and various handy man projects. Most recently we had carpeting removed in an apartment and replaced with flooring. Each time projects are completed within the price quote, before the time estimated and with perfection. The site is left cleaner than when the projects are started. I've felt confident in recommending David & companies services to several neighbors who were also highly satisfied. After a recent home sale I recommended 89 to the Real Estate broker who was in need for someone to ready her clients home for sale. Once again work was performed to everyone's satisfaction.

Fabulous service, quality products, professional carpenters and management, on time and on budget!read more

John and his team did a great job with my kitchen and basement renovation. Their work was completed…read moreon time and within budget and they even fixed a few random things (like a broken lock) free of charge. I liked them so much, I recommended them to a friend who was planning a kitchen remodel.

We worked with Matt and his team on two projects at our home on the north shore and he was…read morefantastic. The work has held up! He installed a sliding door, and gut renovated our main bathroom (including a weight bearing beam). He communicated clearly throughout the project. His prices were fair and competitive, and we enjoyed working with him!

We needed a skylight installed in our bathroom, and MMP did an excellent job--we are very happy…read morewith it! The team was friendly and worked quickly and efficiently to get it done before it got dark, and the quality of their work was excellent. Matt was very friendly and nice to communicate with as well, and always responded right away. I highly recommend MMP Construction to anyone looking for great quality work and excellent customer service.